HomeMy WebLinkAbout475 07-20-1974ORDINANCE NO. 475
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 12 OF THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES, CITY OF EULESS, TEXAS, TO ESTABLISH
AND REGULATE THE HOURS AND SEASONS OF USE FOR
PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS AND THE FACILITIES THEREIN;
ESTABLISHING SPECIAL USE PERMITS AND CONDITIONS
THEREFOR FOR USE OF PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS AND
THE FACILITIES THEREIN AT OTHER TIMES AND
REQUIRING A FEE AND OTHER CHARGES FOR SUCH
SPECIAL USE PERMIT; PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR
VIOLATIONS THEREOF, A SEVERANCE CLAUSE AND AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EULESS, TEXAS:
Section 12 -2 of Article 1 of Chapter 12 of the Code of Ordinances,
City of Euless, Texas, is herewith amended to read, from and after the
effective date hereof, as follows:
"Sec. 12 -2. Use of parks and playgrounds generally; permits for
activities and camping.
" (a) It shall be unlawful for any individual or group of
individuals to participate in any activity on any park or play-
ground area when such activity will create a danger to the
public or may be considered a public nuisance. The director of
parks and recreation may designate particular locations within
the park and playground areas for specific activities and when
deemed necessary, he may limit the conduct of such activities
by the issuance of special permits upon application, which
permits shall set out the particular conditions under which
such activity is permitted. Overnight camping is prohibited on
any park property- except by special permit issued by the
director of parks and recreation for such activity on specific
occasions.
" (b) The City Council by proper entry in the Council
Minutes upon the recommendation of the City Manager and director
of parks and recreation shall establish hours and seasons of
use for parks and playgrounds and the facilities therein.
" Upon the establishment of hours and seasons of use for
parks and playgrounds and facilities therein the director of
parks anti recreation shall post by sign such hours and
seasons of use. Such signs shall be placed at the generally
used points of entry into such parks and playgrounds and as
to restrictions on the use of facilities within a park or
playground at the main entrance of such facilities.
It The regulation of hours and seasons of use, as herein
provided for, may encompass the establishment of special use
permits authorizing the use of such parks and playgrounds and
the facilities therein by individuals or groups of individuals
at other than the regularly established hours and seasons
of use. In such event such special use permits shall be
issued by the director of parks and recreation upon written
application therefor by the individual or group of individuals
so requesting same. Application for a special use permit shall
be made to the director of parks and recreation in form and
manner as may be established by the director of parks and
recreation.. A fee for the issuance of such special use permit
may be established by the City Council by appropriate entry in
the Council Minutes. Such fee, if any be established, shall
be collected by the director of parks and recreation at the
time of issuance of a special use permit. Such special use
permit shall indicate the individual or group of individuals
to whom same is issued and shall further indicate any conditions
imposed restricting the use thereof. The director of parks and
recreation is authorized to impose any restrictions and con-
ditions deemed necessary as to use pursuant to any special use
permit including without limitation restrictions on the duration
and time of use, the number of individuals authorized for such
special use, requirements that certain person or persons be in
attendance and in supervision during the period or periods of
use and the establishment of additional fees or charges to com-
pensate the City of Euless for expenses additionally incurred
as to such special use.
It It shall be unlawful to be found in or to enter any park
or- playground or any facility therein at any time proscribed,
as herein provided, unless such presence be in full compliance
with a special use permit issued by the director of parks and
recreation."
SEVERANCE CLAUSE. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause,
phrase or portion of this Ordinance is for any reason held invalid or
unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, such portion
shall be deemed a separate, distinct and independent provision and
such holding shall not affect the validity of the re�i�aining portions
hereof.
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PENALTY CLAUSE. Any person, as that term is defined in the Code
of Ordinances, City of Euless, Texas, who shall violate any of the
provisions of this Ordinance or fail to comply therewith or with any
of the requirements, terms or conditions thereof, shall be deemed
guilty of a misdemeanor and such person, or employee, agent, manager
or officer thereof, shall be punished as provided in Section 1 -6 of
the Code of Ordinances, City of Euless, Texas, for each offense and
each violation, failure or refusal to comply with said provisions
shall constitute a separate offense and in case of any such violation
by any person, or his agent, employee, servant, manager or officer,
the director -of parks and recreation shall have power to revoke and
repeal any special use permit under which said person may be acting.
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EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect
from and after its passage as provided by the Euless City Charter and
the laws of the State of Texas.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Euless,
Texas, on this 20th day of July , 1974.
APPROVED:
ATTEST:
City Secretary
MAYOR
APPROVED AS TO RM:
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City Attorney
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